Media Releases

Feb 4, 2026

HELPING REGIONAL SHOWS THRIVE AND CONNECT COMMUNITIES

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas announced recipients of the 2025 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program, supporting projects that bring communities together and promote Victoria’s agricultural industry.

Feb 2, 2026

VICTORIAN YOUTH FEST BACK AGAIN FOR 2026

Minister for Youth, Natalie Suleyman and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced $220,000 in funding to support the delivery of more than 100 events across the state as part of the month-long festival taking place this September.Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local government and community organisations working alongside young people aged 12 to 25 to create youth-led events during the festival.

Jan 27, 2026

LOCAL VICTORIAN STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEER RECOGNISED WITH NATIONAL HONOURS

Ms Dianne Dale, who serves with the Gisborne Unit and Central Region was acknowledged for her dedication, professionalism and commitment to protecting the Macedon Ranges region.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas congratulates Ms Dale and thanks her for the vital role she plays in keeping local families, homes, and businesses safe.

Jan 13, 2026

CRACKING DOWN ON ILLEGAL DUMPING IN MACEDON

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced applications are opening for the $8.5 million Illegal Dumping Clean-up Rebate Program, providing extra financial support for councils and public land managers to clean up illegally dumped waste.

Jan 13, 2026

SUPPORTING YOUNG LGBTIQA+ VICTORIANS ACROSS MACEDON RANGES

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has confirmed that the Macedon Ranges Shire’s Social Connectedness project is one of 15 community-led projects who will share $100,000 in funding through the 2025 HEY grants round.

Dec 16, 2025

BIG BOOST FOR SMALL BUILDING PROJECTS AT NEWHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Newham Primary School is one of 43 successful schools that will share in $13.8 million for a range of small-scale refurbishments, such as bathroom, playground and sporting oval upgrades through the Capital Works Fund.

Dec 11, 2025

A FRESH CATCH OF FUNDING FOR MACEDON

The Allan Labor Government is building new fishing platforms, providing better fish habitat in our rivers and continuing research of native fish species across Victoria. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Coliban Water will receive $85,800 to install a floating fishing pontoon at Lauriston Reservoir in Kyneton and $61,688 towards extending the boat ramp on Upper Coliban Reservoir at Premier Mine Road.

Dec 10, 2025

FREE TRAVEL FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS FROM JANUARY

The Allan Labor Government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new Youth myki now available to purchase online. Available for purchase on the Transport Victoria website, the Youth myki ensures all passengers aged under 18 can travel for free across the network from the start of next year.

Dec 8, 2025

Grants Program Tackling Road Safety at Grassroots Level

The Allan Labor Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are recognising 316 grassroots football and netball clubs to share in $700,000 to drive down speeding in their community.

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